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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
Les Fourgs

La Cluse-et-Mijoux – View of the Château de Joux loop from Mauvais Crêt

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Mountain biking trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
Les Fourgs

La Cluse-et-Mijoux – View of the Château de Joux loop from Mauvais Crêt

Hard

2.0

(1)

26

riders

La Cluse-et-Mijoux – View of the Château de Joux loop from Mauvais Crêt

03:25

36.2km

920m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.5 km for 57 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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4.37 km

Roche Sarrasine Viewpoint

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At 1,176 meters above sea level, the Sarrazine Rock belvedere offers a wide panorama of the Arlier plateau, the Château de Joux, Larmont, the Grand Taureau and Fort Malher. On …

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10.9 km

La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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The castle stands above the village, you almost miss it when you have to watch out for the cars at the crossroads

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11.7 km

This gentle uphill trail takes you up to the fort. Along the way, one can also enjoy nature instead of staying on the side of the road.

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12.3 km

View of the Château de Joux

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This is a spectacular fort standing high on a rocky spur. Worth a short detour for a visit if you are into your history. Initially built in wood in the …

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12.4 km

View of Fort de Joux

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Overlooking the cluse de Pontarlier, the Fort de Joux is listed as a historical monument. Closed during the winter period, it opens every spring.

From here, you have a beautiful …

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12.8 km

Built between 1845 and 1851 in the commune of La-Cluse-et-Mijoux, at an altitude of 1032 m, with the mission of protecting Fort de Joux and defending the Pontarlier passage.

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12.9 km

"Discover a mountain bike adventure through the picturesque heights of La Cluse and Mijoux, with an unmissable stop at Fort Malher. Enjoy breathtaking views of La Cluse, Mijoux and the …

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23.5 km

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27.9 km

Section of road passing through a gorge with the Château de Joux on the heights on one side and the ruins of the lower Fort du Larmont, or Fort Mahler, …

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36.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

10.1 km

5.67 km

3.35 km

3.22 km

683 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

8.60 km

6.92 km

3.92 km

3.75 km

1.79 km

908 m

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Highest point (1,190 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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